Rock Mechanics for the Next Generation

– Innovations, Sustainability, and Resilience–

Awards and Scholarships

Awards

If you wish to enter the Young Category, please select “Young Category” in the full paper submission form and upload a separate document that verifies your age. Applicants who do not fall under the Young Category will be evaluated in the General Category, so please select “General Category.

-ISRM (ARMS) Best Paper Award

This award is presented to the authors of the orally presented best paper. There are two categories: the General Category and the Young Category.The Young Category is open to a young author, under the 38 years of age as of November 26, 2026, who must be the first author of the paper. Certificates and prizes will be awarded at the Closing Ceremony.

-ARMS Outstanding Poster Award

This award is presented to the authors of the most outstanding poster presentation. There are two categories: the General Category and the Young Category. The Young Category is open to a young author, under under 38 years of age as of November 26, 2026. Certificates and commemorative gifts will be presented at the Closing Ceremony.

Scholarships

To support the development of early career professionals and promote participation from developing countries, a scholarship program will be established.
Scholarship recipients will be selected from applicants who meet all the following criteria:

  • Under 38 years of age as of November 26, 2026
  • First or corresponding author of a paper submitted to the symposium
  • ISRM membership
  • Completed registration
  • In-person attendance at the symposium

How to Apply

To be announced

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